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Kelowna voters will elect eight councillors in the 2026 municipal election on October 17. This year’s official council candidate list includes 11 women.

Lee-Ann Tiede has called Kelowna home for more than 34 years and brings more than two decades of elected public service experience.

Laura Thurnheer grew up in Kelowna and has more than 30 years of experience across education, business, governance and community organizations.

Silverado Socrates is a longtime Kelowna resident and accomplished former competitive runner.

Mohini Singh has served on Kelowna City Council since 2011 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

Teresa May has called Kelowna home for more than 20 years and has a background spanning entrepreneurship, education, residential construction and community service.

Julia Fraser has served as an elected trustee with Central Okanagan Public Schools for 15 years and is currently Board Chair.

Crystal Dougan is the owner of The Little Hobo Soup & Sandwich Shop in downtown Kelowna, which she has operated for 15 years.

Maxine DeHart has served on Kelowna City Council since 2011 and is seeking a fifth term in the 2026 municipal election.

Nikki Csek is a Kelowna entrepreneur and community leader who has called the city home since 1998.

Doris Bregolisse has called Kelowna home for more than 34 years. She spent 17 years with Global Okanagan as an anchor, reporter and producer, after earlier work in radio and print journalism.

Susan Ames is an environmental consultant and community advocate with more than 30 years of professional experience.